Water Based Contact Adhesive  –  Wakol D 3540 Gallon

Coverages:
One gallon covers 180 sq ft when covering both the tile and the floor

Must read glue down cork tiles

***Liquids such as Water Based Contact Adhesive and Polyurethane are NON-REFUNDABLE PURCHASES. NO credit will be given for liquids returned to us.

Attention Clients: Please be aware there are special requirements when shipping/purchasing cork glue down tiles and the liquids during winter months.

A “Winterizing Package” surcharge of $15 per gallon will apply to when ordering Loba 2K Supra AT or Wakol D3540 during cold months. These liquids are temperature sensitive and will become defective if exposed to temperatures below 5 Celsius (40F). Separate shipping may be required (and separate shipping costs apply). Transit times requiring more than 5 days could be subject to separate shipping at and could possibly require shipping in the Spring.

Manufacturer: Wakol Germany

Solvent free, water based contact adhesive for the interior installation cork tiles with natural cork backing on porous and non-porous subfloors, walls and to permanently adhered, non-cushioned, clean, existing floor coverings. Apply adhesive to floor and back of tile. Please use a roller for application. NO RETURNS ON THIS ITEM

Description:

Water Based contact adhesive with Zero VOCs. Wakol D3540 Cork Adhesive can be used for interior installation of cork tiles and underlayment over porous and non-porous substrates.

Acceptable Substrates:

• Plywood (at or above grade)
• Concrete (at or above grade)
• Drywall (unfinished)
• Painted drywall so long as the paint has been covered in latex/water based primer
  Special Features:
• Elongated working time
• High initial bonding strength
• Fast curing (24 hrs)

VOC content:

Zero

WAKOL D 3540 Cork Flooring Adhesive Product Data Sheet

Cleaning Up:

Soap and water before adhesive dries

Applicator:

Loba roller # 60 – 80 or # 120

Microfibre Roller 10mm (3/8”)

Coverage per Gallon:

170 – 180 sf of laid cork tile (this takes into account the need to coat both the cork and the substrate)

Work Site Conditions:
Normal Indoor Living Conditions required: 60 °F to 75 °F, 40% to 65% relative humidity

Open time:

30 – 45 min, depending on climate conditions and absorbency of substrates. Allow adhesive to flash completely (dry) until it is clear

Working time:

2 to 3 hours when cork and substrate are being coated at the same time
Tiles can be precoated as much as 24 hours in advance. When installing precoated tiles the working time is reduced to 1 to 1.5 hours

Curing time:

Curing takes 24 hours

Shelf life:

1 year in unopened container at 70 °F

Base:

Synthetic polymers and latex

 

With a long list of benefits that all homeowners have come to appreciate, it is not surprising that cork flooring has become all the rage today. Not only is it practical, it is also attractive, durable and affordable. Of course, one of its most popular attributes is that it is also environmentally friendly, which has become a significant factor in today’s scenario.

Now that you’ve chosen to go with our cork glue down tiles then you definitely need adhesive. Happily you don’t have to go elsewhere to find a good product to finish the job with. We carry the one brand that has proven its worth with our cork floors.

Our glue down cork floors are compatible with only water-based contact cement adhesives. Do not use oil-based adhesives as this can damage the cork tiles. We sell and recommend Wakol D3540 Cork Adhesive. It is the GO-TO ADHESIVE for cork tiles – whether you’re installing on walls or for floors. Our own tests and customer feedback have shown that this brand works best with our floors and does not shirk on doing the job par excellence. So don’t cut corners and short change yourself in the long run. Give your new cork floors the best accessories to help them shine.

Cork flooring is comfortable, quiet, and available in more colors and patterns than you may imagine, with Wakol D3540 Cork Adhesive as the glue, you’ll not only get the best for sure hold but a product that helps keep your ‘green’ movement going.

When working with Wakol D3540 Cork Adhesive be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions implicitly. We want you to get the best results out of the glue as well as the best out of our floors.

 

Make the purchase and be at ease knowing we have provided you with the best to support our best.